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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)

Released Feb 1, 2024$1,500 launch priceLaptop

Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) is the lower-priced tier below Acer's Helios 16, offering up to a Core i9-14900HX and a 140W RTX 4070 Laptop GPU behind a 240Hz WQXGA IPS panel. North American pricing started at $1,499.99 in March 2024; the specs listed reflect the top options Acer lists.

Pros

  • Up to a Core i9-14900HX with a 140W RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
  • 240Hz 2560x1600 IPS panel with G-SYNC and Advanced Optimus; 526 nits peak measured in review testing
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1 and 2.5G Ethernet
  • Easy to upgrade: two SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 PCIe Gen 4 slots

Cons

  • Battery lasted only about 5 hours of video playback in review testing despite the 90Wh capacity
  • Heavy at 2.8kg and up to 27.85mm thick
  • GPU reached 86°C in a long gaming run in review testing
  • Standard webcam is 720p; 1080p is an option
60.6Inno Score

Good

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance68
Display56.4
Battery86.7
Portability20

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)

Display

Screen size
16 ″
Panel type
IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC)
Resolution
2560x1600
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Peak brightness
526 nits

Performance

Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W)
RAM
32 GB
RAM type
DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage
2,048 GB
Storage type
PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0)

Battery

Capacity
90 Wh

Design

Weight
2.8 kg
Thickness
27.9 mm
Material
Aluminum lid, plastic base

Connectivity

Ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer)
Bluetooth
5.3
Webcam
720p (1080p optional)
Biometrics
No fingerprint reader

Software

Operating system
Windows 11

Quick answers

Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) good in 2026?

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) earns an Inno Score of 60.6/100 (“Good”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) is the lower-priced tier below Acer's Helios 16, offering up to a Core i9-14900HX and a 140W RTX 4070 Laptop GPU behind a 240Hz WQXGA IPS panel. North American pricing started at $1,499.99 in March 2024; the specs listed reflect the top options Acer lists.

What are the key specs of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)?

Processor: Intel Core i9-14900HX · RAM: 32 GB · Screen size: 16 ″ · Weight: 2.8 kg

What are the closest alternatives to the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024), Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10), HUAWEI MateBook Pro S — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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